The COVID-19 pandemic led to sustained surveillance efforts, Stock which made unprecedented volumes and types of data available.In Belgium, these data were used to conduct a targeted and regular assessment of the epidemiological situation.In addition, management tools were developed, incorporating key indicators and thresholds, to define risk level
Background and aimsBerberine and its derivatives display potent analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity.Here we aimed at characterizing the mechanism of action of berberine in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and cortical neurons using animal models and in vitro tests.MethodsThe effect of berberine was characterized in murine models mim
It is essential to understand the network of transcription factors controlling self-renewal of human embryonic stem cells LaserDisc Player Parts (ESCs) and human embryonal carcinoma cells (ECs) if we are to exploit these cells in regenerative medicine regimes.Correlating gene expression levels after RNAi-based ablation of OCT4 function with its dow
INTRODUCTION: Staphylococcal species are pathogens that are responsible for outbreaks of foodborne diseases.The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of enterotoxin-genes Sushi Mold and the antimicrobial resistance profile in staphylococcus coagulase-negative (CoNS) and coagulasepositive (CoPS) isolates from black pudding in southern
Open pit mines localized in high mountains are probably one of the most complex environments for Structure-From-Motion (SfM) based photogrammetry.The case study presented in this paper refers to the realization of a detailed topographic mapping in Stock the Torano marble basin (Apuan Alps, Italy) which needed, after decades of excavation activity,